The Best Chia Seed Pudding Recipe (+ 5 Delicious Variations)
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I love chia seeds and use them all the time. These mini powerhouses pack more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries, and more omega-3 than salmon. That’s quite the…
Breakfast Recipes
My favorite healthy, real food breakfast recipes for busy families can be found below. All recipes are grain-free, dairy optional and kid-approved. Need help meal planning? Check out my meal planning service!
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Cheesy Breakfast Casserole Recipe (Protein Packed!)
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This easy one-pan breakfast casserole recipe uses creamy cottage cheese to create a protein-packed savory breakfast. My family loves eating this and I love that it’s full of healthy proteins,…
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Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread Recipe
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If you tend your own garden, chances are you’ve had your share of zucchini. This flourishing little veggie has an almost magic ability to thrive in nearly any condition, leading…
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Sheet Pan Eggs With Sweet Potatoes
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My kids eat a lot of eggs for breakfast, but they get tired of scrambled eggs and veggies on repeat. Over the years I’ve come up with some creative breakfast…
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Brainpower Protein Shake Recipe
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Quality protein is an important key to healthy eating, but sometimes it’s tricky to get enough. This delicious high protein shake not only fuels your muscles but your brain health…
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Grain-Free Healthy Pumpkin Muffins and Bread
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Ahh, fall… the glorious season of apples, pumpkins, changing leaves, and cooler weather (finally!). I definitely get in on the fall pumpkin craze and start making pumpkin spice everything this time…
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Chia Seed Energy Balls
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I love chia seeds and use them in a variety of ways. They add a nice crunch when they’re used dry and gel when added to a liquid. Even better,…
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
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New muffin recipe time! My kids love muffins. After a while, they get tired of eggs for breakfast and are always excited for muffins. And they love them at all…
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Nourishing Breakfast Pizza Recipe (Grain-Free)
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This quick and easy breakfast pizza recipe was born one morning when the kids couldn’t decide between bacon and sausage. They were also tired of our basic scrambled eggs and veggies.…
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Maple Pecan Butternut Squash
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Winter squashes are, to me, the chicken of the vegetable world. They’ve got a nice flavor but are a mostly blank slate that is delicious with different seasonings and preparations.…
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Grain-Free Eggs Benedict
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Shirred eggs and eggs Benedict are my two favorite egg-based breakfast foods. It is also probably one of my top 5 favorite recipes I’ve posted so far. I certainly don’t make…
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Wellness Energy Bars
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When I created this recipe, I was more excited about it than I had been about almost any other post. I played around with recipes to make an easy, homemade,…
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Banana Bread Muffins Recipe (Grain Free)
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Before a reader by the name of Sarah suggested this recipe, I didn’t have a banana bread or muffin recipe on the site. I’m not a big fan of bananas so I…
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Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding With Blackberry Jam
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While I don’t avoid dairy, we don’t really drink cow’s milk in our house. Since that’s the case, I enjoy experimenting with varying types of milk for cooking and drinking. We use…
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Simple Ham and Egg Breakfast Cups
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Necessity really is the mother of invention! This recipe came about one day when I didn’t have enough bacon to make my bacon and egg breakfast muffins. I had some nitrate-free…
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Very Berry Crisp Recipe
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I am a big fan of simple recipes. Like kale chips or chocolate coconut energy bars. Life is so full, that I don’t always have a huge amount of time to spend in…
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Perfect Cranberry Orange Muffins
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I found a bag of cranberries in the bottom of my crisper drawer the other day. I had to think really hard about when I might have bought them. When…
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Sweet and Savory Sausage-Stuffed Apples
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I love sweet and savory flavors together and while chocolate-covered bacon fits the bill, it isn’t the best for a nutritious meal idea. These sausage stuffed apples make a delicious meal and…
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Grain-Free Taco Bowl Recipe (Easy, Healthy, and Delicious!)
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I can’t help it… I might be a lazy cook, but I just love an easy, healthy meal, that comes together quickly! (This is why my cookbook is full of…
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Chicken Apple Stir-Fry Recipe (Simple Dinner Idea)
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Sti- frys are one of my favorite dinners. They’re fast and easy to make, pack a punch of flavor, and contain a hefty serving of vegetables. I frequently use leftover,…
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How to Make Yogurt (Easy Homemade Recipe)
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Update: Since the original writing of this post, I acquired an Instant Pot with a yogurt making function. It makes yogurt-making a breeze and I can do a whole gallon at a…
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Tomato & Basil Caprese Omelet Recipe
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I love the light, freshness of Caprese salad, especially when I have more tomatoes and basil in the garden than I know what to do with! However, it isn’t very…
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Chocolate Coconut Energy Bars
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Kids are snackers. I make sure they have a filling and nutrient-packed breakfast every morning and I don’t encourage snacking near mealtime. However, when they’re playing outside and burning off energy or…
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Zucchini Fritters Recipe (Healthy Alternative to Tater Tots!)
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Tater tots were a very occasional treat when I was growing up. (I confess, I loved them.) The grated zucchini in these fritters mimics the texture of tater tots and…